Mental Health Technician

Seaside Healthcare; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaside Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support nursing staff in providing patient care. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with daily patient activities and transportation as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and be prepared to maintain CPR and CPI certifications; prior mental health field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED. Will be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI.
• Work experience: Mental Health field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing department with patient care activities within training scope.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to aid treatment.
• Provide patient transportation as directed.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

MH knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Job code

FLSA Status

Program: Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System

Reports To: Mental Health Technician Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility (check one):

Yes No

Origination Date: May 2022

Date Approved

Equal Employment Opportunity

Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs routine and assigned tasks as well as providing assistance to the nursing department in carrying out all patient care activities within the scope of his/her training. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment to assist in the overall treatment for patients. Provides patient transportation as directed.

Qualifications

Education

Years of Related Experience

Minimum

Preferred

Minimum

Preferred

High School Graduate / Equivalent

X

0-1

X

Professional Certification

1-3

X

Technical School / 1 Year College

3-5

Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate's Degree

5-8

Bachelor's Degree

8-10

Master's Degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education: High school diploma or GED. Will be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI.

Work experience: Mental Health field experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: